H.234 is a bill introduced by Representative Casey of Montpelier that aims to amend the State Employees Labor Relations Act regarding the inclusion of adjunct faculty in collective bargaining units. The bill specifies that the Labor Relations Board must allow adjunct faculty at the University of Vermont and Vermont State Colleges to be considered for inclusion in a bargaining unit based on the effective date of their employment agreement or the first teaching day of their first class, whichever comes first. This change is intended to clarify the eligibility of adjunct faculty for collective bargaining representation.

The bill includes an amendment to 3 V.S.A. § 941, adding a new provision that outlines the criteria for determining the appropriateness of a bargaining unit for adjunct faculty. Additionally, the act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislation seeks to enhance the labor rights of adjunct faculty by ensuring they have a clear pathway to participate in collective bargaining processes.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3-941